Michigan Thespian Festival

Michigan's largest annual theatre event is the Michigan Thespian Festival. Over the course of two days, students are able to see multiple shows, choose from over 50 different workshops (in various areas of performance and technical theatre), compete in a variety of individual events, audition for scholarships from colleges, and visit information booths and theatrical vendors. This year's festival takes place the weekend of December 14th at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan.

​Thespian Festival is optional for all members of the Thespian Society, however, you are required to be a member of the Thespian Society in order to go to Festival.

​​College Scholarship Information*There is a $25 charge to participate in the College Scholarship Competition. For more information about auditioning in front of colleges, please click the buttons below.

​Thespian Scholarship InformationAny graduating senior who plans to major or minor in Theatre or Communication Arts is eligible to compete for the Thespian Scholarship. Please click the buttons below for more information.

When:December 13th - 14th, 2019. Students should arrive at 6 a.m. by the Scene Shop door at Dexter High School on Friday, December 13th. We will return at approximately 10 pm by the Scene Shop door at Dexter High School on Saturday, December 14th.

What:Students need to be dressed nicely, but comfortably, for the Festival as representatives of Dexter Drama Club. Skirts and dresses are not recommended because of the nature of some of the workshops. We will be staying 1 night at the hotel; so students will need overnight essentials. Meals will be covered but breakfast is often grabbed on our own or as agroup on-the-go. Some cash is recommended for your student.

Contact Ms. Erin Palmer on her cell via call or text at 248-894-9088 or email palmere@dexterschools.org

Individual Events (IEs) at the Michigan Thespian Festival

To participate in one of these optional Individual Events (IEs), students need to be a member of the Dexter High School Thespian Troupe and be registered to go to festival by October 27th. There are NO additional fees attached if students want to compete in Individual Events (IEs).

Please note a student who chooses to participate in Individual Events (IEs) can only do so in 2 categories. This includes participation in any group category with one exception - a student may be involved in the reading of the playwriting script to help out another fellow student.

See list of possibilities below and click on them for requirements.

Click on the event that you wish to know more about to see the official event rules from the 2015 Michigan Thespian Festival. Clickhere for the general rules for all events.